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'Absolutely magical ... Always intriguing' Richard Adams author of Watership Down. Behind the realm of man lie the wild roads. Weaving through time and space, these hidden pathways carry the natural energies – the spirits, the dreams – of the world. No creature can slip into the shadows and travel the wild roads better than the cat. For millennia, cats have patrolled the tangled paths, maintaining balance and order, guarding against corruption and chaos. It is dangerous territory: for those who control the wild roads hold the key to the world. Amid the struggle between the purest good and the darkest evil, here are tales of duty and destiny, of courage and comradeship among the extraordinary creatures who brave the wild roads... An ancient legend speaks of a golden cat whose coming will heal the troubled world. But the Queen of Cats has three golden kittens – and when two are stolen away, the distraught parents turn to Tag, the new guardian of magical wild roads, for help. As Tag and his friends embark on their search, they encounter a terrifying, unearthly force – a preternatural vortex threatening the wild roads, tearing at the very fabric of existence. Tag is disastrously unprepared for the powerful darkness that threatens to consume everything in its wake.

This novel is about a very young woman, named Beverly, trying to make it on her own and become a mature empowered woman. Beverly and her close confidant, Lana, find themselves making terrible decisions that create havoc and chaos in their lives. Those choices get them in serious trouble when they team up with master manipulators and liars who work and thrive in Houston's oil industry. They go through a series of dramatic situations that leave readers cheering and hopeful all the while feeling like they're part of the conversation. It's told in first person dialogue. It involves intense relationships and passionate intimate moments that are at times shocking! Somehow Beverly remains true to her search for the life she dreams of because she has a heart of gold.

A labyrinth of clues. A mystery novel hiding a deadly secret. A killer with a fiendish plot: a brilliantly intricate and original thriller from the bestselling author of Magpie Murders _____________________________________________ 'Absolutely loved it. So clever, just masterful stuff.' Richard Osman 'A beautiful puzzle: fiendishly clever and hugely entertaining. A masterpiece.' Lucy Foley, author of The Hunting Party Retired publisher Susan Ryeland is running a small hotel on a Greek island with her long-term boyfriend. But life isn't as idyllic as it should be: exhausted by the responsibility of making everything work on an island where nothing ever does, Susan is beginning to miss her literary life in London - even though her publishing career once entangled her in a lethal literary murder plot. So when an English couple come to visit with tales of a murder that took place in a hotel the same day their daughter Cecily was married there, Susan can't help but find herself fascinated. And when they tell her that Cecily has gone missing a few short hours after reading Atticus Pund Takes The Case, a crime novel Susan edited some years previously, Susan knows she must return to London to find out what has happened. The clues to the murder and to Cecily's disappearance must lie within the pages of this novel. But to save Cecily, Susan must place her own life in mortal danger... _____________________________________________ Want to read more Atticus Pund and Susan Ryeland? Order a copy of Sunday Times bestseller and the #1 ebook bestseller MAGPIE MURDERS, out now. _____________________________________________ 'You have to hand it to Horowitz: the guy never fails to deliver a total page-turner. Back in 2016 he wrote Magpie Murders; it became an instant global bestseller and picked up a string of awards. Moonflower Murders is the sequel - and what a sequel. We LOVED it.' Richard Madeley, Richard & Judy Book Club 'Anthony Horowitz is so good at pivoting his stories onto their heads, launching his characters in totally unexpected new directions.' Judy Finnigan, Richard & Judy Book Club 'Moonflower Murders: I'm blown away. He's managed to come up with something even more amazing than the last one! If you read Horowitz you will not be able to casually read other mysteries for a while.' Hideo Kojima 'There is no mystery writer whose puzzles make me think, 'Ooh, I can't wait!' more than Anthony Horowitz. He is a master of the cunning plot device, and brings zest and originality to the traditional murder mystery novel.' Sophie Hannah 'It is always a pleasure to read a new Anthony Horowitz mystery ... a wonderfully enjoyable read' Ragnar Jonasson 'I came to Moonflower Murders already a fan of Anthony Horowitz's unique and complex style of crime fiction from Magpie Murders... [I found it] very exciting to give her a voice, aware always not to go too fast because I couldn't wait to turn the page!' Lesley Manville, narrator of the Moonflower Murders audiobook 'So clever, a story within a story within a story. A triumph.' Kate Mosse

During a semester in the wilderness, sixteen year- old Sib expects the tough outdoor education program and the horrors of dorm life, but friendship drama and love that gets complicated? That will take some navigating. New girl Lou has zero interest in fitting in, or joining in. Still reeling from a loss that occurred almost a year ago, she just wants to be left alone. But as she witnesses a betrayal unfolding around Sib and her best friend Holly, Lou can't help but be drawn back into the land of the living. In this tender, funny story of first love, good friendship, and going a little bit wild, Fiona Wood introduces two unforgettable girls who discover that before you can be true to yourself, you have to figure out exactly who you are.

Fantasy Book with Animals: Protecting the planet: a thankless job and one that has no breaks! For Zak Bates and his magical friends, the next eco-adventures is usually right around the corner. A fishy reconnaissance mission in the Illinois River leads them to Florida, and it’s there, in the everglades, Ohnmar appears...a very displeased and displaced python. Having been abandoned by his caregiver, who seems to have cared very little, Ohnmar teaches Zak a lesson that may prove useful when an emergency in Ohio demands the gang’s presence. In Zanesville, Ohio, a dangerous menagerie has escaped from a private preserve, and the situation threatens to spiral out of control. Francis, a spirit bear from British Columbia is being held captive, and, to free him, the Eco-Adventurers will need to align with Chatters, a white (knight) squirrel. Though fraught with peril, the breakout might be a chance to mend the globe. A call to arms, to wings and fins... An eloquent environmental message for our times! Endangered is a Zak Bates Eco-Adventure novel that will entertain and enlighten young minds. Fabulous fiction and terrible truths: a romping exploration of the perils faced by our animal friends, posterity, and planet. Review: Not Just for Kids: Although the books are written a little simmer than my normal novel, I found them to be fun and smart. When I finished the first one I couldn't wait to start this one. These books actually put me in the story and for a while, I forgot they were make-believe. No, they're not War and Peace, however, they are a great way to get away from it all while smiling the whole time. These books both are highly recommended-but only to people who love life and don't take themselves too seriously. As for the younger set-what a fun way to learn about some of today's lessons about life, our planet, and all we share it with. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! :) Keywords Related to This Fantasy Series: Ya Fantasy Books, kids books free, kids books free for age 8 and up, Free Young Adults Fantasy Books, Animals & Nature, Young Adults Books Free, Free Science Fiction Books, Popular Series, Young Adults Books Free, Young Adult Box Set, Free Magical Fantasy Books For Young Adults, Top Rated Books, Tricks, Spells & Charms, Fantasy Books Free, Free Romance Books, Free Dragon Books, Wizards, Young Adults Romance Books Free, Animal Books For Free, Epic Free, Free Paranormal Books, Free Sci Fi Books, Omnibus Set, Omnibus Best Books For Kids, Essential Reads, Epic Fantasy, Free Books For Kids, Omnibus Bundle, Free Series Starters, Free Fantasy Books For Young Adults, Young Adult Series, free fantasy books to read and download, Free Adventure Books, Free Fantasy Books For Adults, Animal Books Free Kids, Young Adults Free Books, Free Books For Girls 8 12 Free Only, Free Audiobooks, Boys, Fantasy Bundle, Heroine, Dryads, Free Paranormal Fantasy Books For Young Adults, For Teenagers, Fantasy Box Sets, Free Books For Girls, Fantasy Box Set, Fantasy Stories, Science Fiction Megapack, For Teenage Girls, Free Science Fiction And Fantasy Books, Adventure Books Free, Kids Books Free For Age 8 And Up, Ya Fantasy, Dragons Omnibus, Best Rated Omnibus Young Adult Dragon, Omnibus Collection, Boxed Set, Free Sci Fi Fantasy Books, Free Books To Read And Download, Young Adults Romance Books, Magical Adventures, Free Books If you’ve enjoyed any of these books or authors, you will likely enjoy Endangered and the entire Zak Bates Eco-adventure series: The Incredible Journey, Sheila Burnford, Lad, a Dog, Albert Payson Terhune, Snow Dog, Irish Red, Stormy, Wild Trek, Trailing Trouble, and Swamp Cat, Big Red, Jim Kjelgaard, James Herriot’s Favorite Dog Stories, Follow My Leader, James B. Garfield, Where the Red Fern Grows, Along Came a Dog, SeaMan, Meindert DeJong, 101 Dalmatians, Scout by Julie Nye, Beverly Cleary, Henry and Ribsy, Owls in the Family, Farley Mowat, My Side of the Mountain, Jean Craighead George, How’s Inky?, Sam Campbell, Animals You Will Never Forget. Fans of the following authors are known to enjoy this young adult fantasy series: Brian Rathbone Roald Dahl Kate DiCamillo Maurice Sendak Rita Williams-Garcia Eric Carle Stan and Jan Berenstain Chris Van Allsburg Robert Munsch Allan Ahlberg Giles Andreae Malorie Blackman Chris Bradford Rod Campbell Eric Carle Lauren Child Eoin Colfer Cressida Cowell Roald Dahl Narinder Dhami Julia Donaldson Anne Fine Claire Freedman Morris Gleitzman Emily Gravett Sue Hendra Anthony Horowitz Mick Inkpen Jim Kay Dick King-Smith Jeff Kinney Derek Landy Sarah McIntyre Hilary McKay Michael Morpurgo Jill Murphy Liz Pichon Dav Pilkey Philip Pullman Philip Reeve Chris Riddell Rick Riordan Michael Rosen Louis Sachar Axel Scheffler Nick Sharratt Francesca Simon Jeremy Strong Kaye Umansky David Walliams Holly Webb Jacqueline Wilson

The Zak Bates Eco-adventure Boxset includes: Ra-Kit's Initiation (A Prequel) How does an orphan kitten grow up to be the last living magic cat? A prequel to the Zak Bates Eco-Adventure series Ra-Kit claims to be the last living magic cat. But where did Ra-Kit's magic come from? Is she really five hundred years old or is that just part of the mythology she's woven for herself? What did Ra-Kit have to do to be initiated into the secret clan of magic cats? Dominion Over All When the last living magic cat and her flying canine companion show up on your doorstep, you don't expect things to get any stranger! Despite running his own zoo, Zak Bates considers himself pretty normal for a thirteen-year-old. Visited by Ra-Kit, a scruffy feline with some serious catnip issues, he's ill-prepared for the life-or-death assignment that follows. With the weight of the world on his shoulders, Zak must represent the Animal Kingdom at a United Nations Conference on Global Warming, convince the world government to stop poisoning the planet, broker interspecies peace, and diffuse an impending, bloody rebellion—just a bit harder than algebra! Endangered Protecting the planet: a thankless job and one that has no breaks! For Zak Bates and his magical friends, the next eco-adventures is usually right around the corner. In Zanesville, Ohio, a dangerous menagerie has escaped from a private preserve, and the situation threatens to spiral out of control. Francis, a spirit bear from British Columbia is being held captive, and, to free him, the Eco-Adventurers will need to align with Chatters, a white (knight) squirrel. Ghost Elephant In plundering the planet's treasures, men may gather riches, but more profound wealth is lost... Nia Gaines is the newest member of Zak Bate's Eco-Adventure task force—it's only, she doesn't know it yet. When Nia's parents drag her along on a business trip to China, the source of their affluence soon becomes clear: ivory, prized since ancient times for its beauty and never before so rare. In Beijing's back-alley curio shops, the prices are great...but what's the cost? The answer will change Nia's world. Along with the Eco-team, her journey will shed light on the darkest facets of humankind...but, even poachers have families to feed, and no solution is simple. What can be done to promise peace for man and those at his mercy? Junkyard Dogs Ready for a doggone great adventure? EmBARK today! As the head of an eco-team that's been tasked to overcome global warming and protect endangered species, Zak Bates is as busy as ever. Despite much help from a truly stellar multi-species coterie, his life, in a word, is wild, and it seems that things are about to get hairier. When the eco-team receives word from the Council of Animals of the Spiritual Frontier about a curious disturbance amongst New York's animal population, it soon becomes clear that something truly sinister is afoot—or apaw—and, worse, the plague is prodigious. BONUS: Ra-Kit Takes on a Sidekick. Inspired by real events. Pick up your copy of the Zak Bates Eco-adventure series Box Set today because you know it's time to bring more adventure to your own life. Reviews: I have just finished this book, full of suspense and difficult to put down! Brad Swift's Dominion Over All is a delight. Both youth and adult readers can relate to young Zak's rite of passage into an adventurer's life. Young Boy and his dog, a Magic Cat, a Flying Dog, and a poisoned world, what more can you ask for. This was a delight to read, kept me turning the pages, and waiting to see how it all would come together. My 8yr old, 13yr old, and even 15yr old, enjoyed the story. This is a wonderful story of adventure as Zak, with the help of his new friends, finds the strength within himself to do what he never thought possible. 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Garfield, Where the Red Fern Grows, Along Came a Dog, SeaMan, Meindert DeJong, 101 Dalmatians, Scout by Julie Nye, Beverly Cleary, Henry and Ribsy, Owls in the Family, Farley Mowat, My Side of the Mountain, Jean Craighead George, How’s Inky?, Sam Campbell, Animals You Will Never Forget. Fans of the following authors are known to enjoy this young adult fantasy series: Brian Rathbone Roald Dahl Kate DiCamillo Maurice Sendak Rita Williams-Garcia Eric Carle Stan and Jan Berenstain Chris Van Allsburg Robert Munsch Allan Ahlberg Giles Andreae Malorie Blackman Chris Bradford Rod Campbell Eric Carle Lauren Child Eoin Colfer Cressida Cowell Roald Dahl Narinder Dhami Julia Donaldson Anne Fine Claire Freedman Morris Gleitzman Emily Gravett Sue Hendra Anthony Horowitz Mick Inkpen Jim Kay Dick King-Smith Jeff Kinney Derek Landy Sarah McIntyre Hilary McKay Michael Morpurgo Jill Murphy Liz Pichon Dav Pilkey Philip Pullman Philip Reeve Chris Riddell Rick Riordan Michael Rosen Louis Sachar Axel Scheffler Nick Sharratt Francesca Simon Jeremy Strong Kaye Umansky David Walliams Holly Webb Jacqueline Wilson

Sofia Flores has had a crush on Jackson Coles for as long as she can remember. And she’s hardly the only one. After all, Jackson is one of the most famous movie stars in the entire world. Sofie never imagined she’d get any closer to her fantasy crush than admiring him on the big screen. Real life just doesn’t work that way. But everything changes when her cousin Lizzie marries Jackson’s co-star, Thomas. Suddenly, Sofie finds herself actually meeting Jackson Coles, up close and personal. It’s every fan girl’s dream come true. And to Sofie’s shock, Jackson seems just as excited to spend time with her. Despite Jackson’s attentions, Sofie knows that real life is rarely like the movies. Real life means struggling as a single mother, running out of money, and dealing with a loving but frustratingly obtrusive family. Not to mention the heaps of Baby Daddy Drama that continue to plague her…and threaten to take away the very thing she holds most dear in life. There’s simply no room in her life to go chasing after a movie star, even one as gorgeous as Jackson Coles. But when Jackson shows that he’s more than willing to do the chasing, Sofie has a big decision to make. Will she play it safe? Or will she risk everything for the perfect Hollywood ending of her own?

Set in Korea, this multicultural, middle-reader novel is the riveting story of a magical realm, a little girl, her brother and a daring rescue. So annoying…In Young-hee's life everything feels wrong. It seemed like only yesterday that her world was just as it should be. But now her dad is gone, her mom is overextended, and Young-hee is forced to move back to Seoul—and not a nice part of Seoul, either. To make matters worse, the girls at her new school are nasty, and her little brother Bum is an insufferable, attention-hogging pain. Then Young-hee stumbles into a magical world, where the fairy stories of her childhood are real and all the frustrations of her everyday life fade away—until Bum is kidnapped, and the only way Young-hee can save him is by finding the magical pullocho plant. Soon, she is plunged into an epic quest, encountering dragons and fairies and facing decisions that affect not only Bum, but the fate of an entire world. In Young-hee and the Pullocho, debut novelist Mark James Russell puts a Korean spin on an evergreen fantasy trope, interweaving Korean folktales with the story of a young girl who, without realizing it, is in search of herself. Readers of all ages will want to join Young-hee as she journeys from the dingiest part of Seoul to enchanted lands that prove more beautiful—and more dangerous—than she ever could have imagined.

This is book 1 of the Russo Family Mafia romance series! Books 2 and 3 of this dark mafia romance are available everywhere now! I came to screw up her world. I stayed to fill up her womb. I never lose control. Being a mafia hitman means never letting anyone tempt me from my mission. But the sight of innocent Livia begging for my mercy might make me erupt. And this time only, I’m going to make her mine. AEDAN She thinks I’m here to destroy her. And she’s exactly right. My family sent me to take down the Russo Mafia from the inside. I arrived with hate in my heart and blood on my mind. But then Livia changed everything. She’s the only one who suspects that I’m a traitor. If she discovers the truth, a war will erupt that could consume both our families in fire and blood. There’s only one way to stop that from happening: Keep her silent. That’s why I’m standing here outside her bedroom. Rock-hard and ready to fill the mafia princess’s mouth with more than she can ever handle. I open the door and see the fear in her eyes. But also… The excitement. The lust. Open wide, princess. You belong to me now.

J. Rye Erixon, acclaimed author of Angel's Milk and The Strip Mall, has now released a brilliant collection of short stories, entitled Especially For You. The first story takes a look at a selfish doctor who meets an untimely end after buying a rare record album. The second story, "The Test", describes a future version of the SAT exam which is both horrifying and heartbreaking. The third story, "Caught in the Game", focuses on the day in the life of a sports hero, and examines the importance of sports in society. The fourth story, "The Jellyfish", focuses on a CIA agent and the strange assignment he is forced to carry out. The final story, "Do You Ski?", is a lighthearted departure from form about a bachelor who will do anything for love.

"Utter rockstar perfection. I dare you to stop reading until the end."—#1 New York Times Bestselling Author RACHEL VAN DYKEN for One More Moment Dylan Anders is making amends ...to his family ...to the public ...to the woman who just walked into his life Paige Walters must learn to forgive ...her busy father ...her bossy sister ...and the wonderful man she horribly misjudged Ambitious Paige Walters is ecstatic when she's hired to recruit musicians for a literacy campaign-it's her chance to prove she's got the chops to make it in the family business. When Dylan steps in, she immediately dislikes him and vows not to let the fallen idol screw it up. But as the work brings Paige and Dylan closer together, their attraction grows...and so do their challenges... Shaughnessy Brothers: Band on the Run series One More Kiss (Book 1) One More Promise (Book 2) One More Moment (Book 3) What People Are Saying about Samantha Chase: "Classic, thoughtful, and sometimes as lyrical as the stars." —Kirkus for A Sky Full of Stars "A delight for readers...a classic love story." —RT Book Reviews for This is Our Song "So much more than just a romance." —Night Owl Reviews for Always My Girl

Sullivan's Rules He Has Six Rules About Marriage Lucas Sullivan is a sociologist who's come up with a set of rules that, in his opinion, will guarantee a happy marriage. Unfortunately, April Morgan, his editor, sees things quite differently. She Has Six Lessons To Teach Him— About Life, Love And Marriage April considers Sullivan's rules biased, out of touch and out of date. In her opinion, Sullivan has no idea how real men and women think, act or feel. So April sets out to show him…and in the process discovers that there's another side to Lucas Sullivan. This other Lucas is a man who doesn't always follow his own rules. A man who's a quick learner, too—when April Morgan's doing the teaching!

After surviving the first days of the zombie apocalypse, Sheriff Penny Miller and her friends relax in what's left of Las Vegas. The Army asks Miller and her party to return to Crystal Place, the Top Secret base that was birthplace of the zombies. Even though the mission is to recover data that may lead to a cure for the virus—and Miller herself—she's pretty sure it's a bad idea. The Army assures her that a crack team of mercenaries will be there to protect them every step of the way. When Miller sees weird religious graffiti scrawled in blood on the concrete walls, she's sure their chances of survival have just dropped to damn near zero. Again. Sometimes it sucks being right! “Zombies generated by a government scientist searching for super-soldiers meet up with a good-looking, foul-mouthed female Sheriff…and she’s packin’. Four stars.” —SF Signal “Defines Laugh Out Loud funny. Often inappropriate, rude and utterly epic sarcasm from a completely rock your face off chick! Read this now! You won’t be sorry!” —Bookish Brunette “It’s zombies. A mad scientist. An ass-kicking female sheriff out to save the world. A fun ride. One of the better novels of the undead. Recommended.” —Horror World “Zombie thrillers loaded with sex and smarts.” —Jonathan Maberry “A fun fully loaded brain entrails explosion of a high octane charged zombie story.” —More2Read.com

"Five stories about how people choose to navigate life's problems."

Jaded CEO Adam Lawrence knew exactly how to get what he wanted in business and in the bedroom. When independent, sexy and impossible to ignore Cassie Jacobs dares to best him on a business deal, Adam vows revenge. But how far can he go when the two find out that they are about to become family?

Trust within Parker Memorial Hospital suffers three months after an earthquake and deadly viral outbreak. Dr. Curtis Webb, on probation, struggles with depression and his relationship with Anne Winters, a charge nurse. The NIH selects PMH for a new Federal Biosafety Lab. David Milliken, the new PMH general counsel, hides his covert role in biolab projects. The Department of Homeland Security wants the biosafety lab to unfold fast, bypassing the usual competitive process. Curtis is appointed project director but refuses to take part in the dangerous plan. Values are tested through self-serving actions and a dangerous reordering of old and new relationships. The truth forces hard choices on them all.

It was called in as a robbery at Hayek Associates, an online game company. So you can imagine Sergeant Sue Smith's mood as she watches the video footage of the heist being carried out by a band of orcs and a dragon, and realises that the robbery from an online game company is actually a robbery from an online game. Just wonderful. Like she has nothing better to do. But online entertainment is big business, and when the bodies of real people start to show up, it's clear that this is anything but a game. For Sue, computer coding expert Jack Reed, and forensic accountant Elaine Barnaby, the walls between the actual and the virtual are about to come crashing down. There is something very dangerous and very real going on at Hayek Associates, and those involved are playing for keeps. No cheats, no back doors, no extra lives - make a wrong call on this one and it's game over.

Roxy Abruzzo stays one step ahead of trouble----especially now that her cash flow is less than stellar, and she's "doing favors" for her slippery uncle Carmine, one of the last old-time Mob bosses in Pittsburgh. With her sidekick, Nooch, and her thieving pitbull, Rooney, Roxy hustles the mean streets collecting debts for Uncle Carmine and keeping his customers in line. With her daughter's college tuition to pay, Roxy can almost convince herself that the shady jobs are legal. But when Carmine's consigliere offers Roxy a contract to kidnap someone, that's a line she won't cross. Trouble is the kidnapping happens anyway, and when the victim turns up murdered, Roxy's number one on the police hit parade. To protect herself, she investigates and soon learns the victim had a big secret---or two. Add a rock singer with a penchant for dinosaur bones and throw in a pesky paleontologist, plus an ex-nun with a mustache problem---not to mention a sexy chef with a taste for whatever Roxy dishes up---and you've got a caper full of quirky characters and laugh-out-loud mayhem. Peppered as usual with Nancy Martin's sharp one-liners, Sticky Fingers---the second Roxy Abruzzo mystery---is even tastier than the first.

Imagine if Sherlock Holmes was a bear? Alternative Universe Mysteries for Adult Animal Lovers that relate the exploits of super-sleuth Octavius Bear and his cohorts. Just for fun, this series swaps anthropomorphic animals for humans in a world very similar to our own 21st century. Earth minus homosapiens.